Ancient Egypt Quiz (SW - Build Me a Pyramid)

Who deciphered the hieroglyphs used by ancient Egyptians?

• Jean-Francois Champollion

• Howard Carter

• Zahi Hawass

• Tutankhamun

Answer explanation

Jean-Francois Champollion deciphered the hieroglyphs used by ancient Egyptians.

What is the Great Sphinx?

• A pyramid used for astronomical observations

• A tomb for pharaohs

• A temple dedicated to the gods

• A statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion

Answer explanation

The Great Sphinx is a statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It is not a pyramid, tomb, or temple. This choice accurately describes the Great Sphinx.

How long is the Great Sphinx from the front of its paws to the tip of its tail?

• 240 feet

• 200 feet

• 150 feet

• 100 feet

Answer explanation

The Great Sphinx is 240 feet long from the front of its paws to the tip of its tail, making 240 feet the correct choice.

What story does the partial inscription between the Great Sphinx's paws tell?

• The story of its creation

• The story of a young prince who became a powerful ruler

• The story of a battle between gods and pharaohs

• The story of a curse that protects the sphinx

Answer explanation

The partial inscription between the Great Sphinx's paws tells the story of a young prince who became a powerful ruler.

What caused the damage to the Great Sphinx over time?

• Erosion from desert sand and pollution

• Earthquakes

• Flooding of the Nile River

• Vandalism by ancient Egyptians

Answer explanation

The damage to the Great Sphinx over time was primarily caused by erosion from desert sand and pollution.

How were the stones for the pyramids of Egypt transported to the construction site?

• By hauling them on wooden sleds with runners

• By using cranes and pulleys

• By floating them on the Nile River

• By rolling them on logs

Answer explanation

The stones for the pyramids were transported by hauling them on wooden sleds with runners.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza also known as?

• The Pyramid of Khufu

• The Pyramid of Tutankhamun

• The Pyramid of Ramses II

• The Pyramid of Cleopatra

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as The Pyramid of Khufu. It is the correct choice because Khufu was the pharaoh who commissioned its construction.

When was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

• Around 3000 B.C.

• Around 2000 B.C.

• Around 1000 B.C.

• Around 2500 B.C.

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built around 2500 B.C., making it one of the oldest and most iconic structures in the world.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered as?

• The most beautiful pyramid in the world

• The most mysterious pyramid in the world

• The tallest pyramid in the world

• The oldest pyramid in the world

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramid of Giza is considered the oldest pyramid in the world due to its historical significance and age.

What happened to most of the treasures in the tombs and pyramids?

• They were destroyed by natural disasters

• They were taken by tomb robbers

• They were moved to museums

• They were hidden by the pharaohs

Answer explanation

Most of the treasures in the tombs and pyramids were taken by tomb robbers.